Alert Top Story Editor's Pick 2024 Law Enforcement DaySolemn reminder of ‘ultimate sacrifice’ 2024 Law Enforcement Day serves as solemn reminder of ‘ultimate sacrifice’ FROM STAFF REPORTS May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024 Updated Jun 9, 2025 0 Law Enforcement Day in Cabarrus County remembers those who make the “ultimate sacrifice” for public safety. Cabarrus County Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save FROM STAFF REPORTS CONCORD — A sunny, slightly breezy day greeted the crowd gathered Friday morning at the intersection of Corban Avenue and Church Street.kAmqFE 962CED H6C6 A2CE:4F=2C=J 962GJ E9:D J62C[ 2D E96 6G6?E 42AA65 2 H66< E92E 3682? 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